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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

    September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mel Shepherd avatar

    The Second Mile

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,305 views

    Christians should be expected to do more than what’s expected of them.

    Title: “Go the Second Mile” Text: Matthew 14:15-21 Introduction: Perhaps one of the most disturbing statements that Jesus ever made is this: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) The reason this statement was so disturbing was because in Jesus day Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 31,406 views

    An exposition of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer presented in John 17.

    “[Jesus] lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Do You Have Trouble?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,374 views

    Summary: James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

    Do You Have Trouble? Scripture: James 5:13-5:18 James 5:13-5:19 (add scripture) INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    But He Does Not Look Like A Christian

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,196 views

    Hear the cry repent today.

    BUT HE DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A CHRISTIAN Matt: 3:1In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Roth avatar

    Ashes Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015
     | 5,568 views

    Lent 5 B midweek. By His suffering, Christ totally identifies with our human condition, and is therefore able to make a perfect sacrifice in our place. Therefore, we are reassured of the completeness of salvation in Christ

    Hebrews 5:1-10 “Ashes of Sacrifice” Lent 5(B) midweek J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Sacrifice” Summertime barbecue is something that people here know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Christian Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

    CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

    The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Horns And Craftsman

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    Big idea: horns in the bible represent animals that gore, attack and destroy. In this message we will see God's countermeasures to that which the enemy has torn and destroyed. God has craftsman that can undo the enemies works of darkness.

    Horns and Craftsman PPT 1 Message Title Big idea: horns in the bible represent animals that gore, attack and destroy. In this message we will see God's countermeasures to that which the enemy has torn and destroyed. God has craftsman that can undo the enemies works of darkness. PPT 2 text Zec ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Serve Like Hur!

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,728 views

    A sermon examining the importance of serving God.

    Serve Like Hur! Exodus 17:8-13 I recently read that bees visit over 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey. They have to fly about 55,000 miles in order to make that one pound of honey. That same article stated that it takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. Imagine if one bee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    A Mother's Day Meditation

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,935 views

    The tole of the mother needs to be exalted to the high position God intended.

    A MOTHER’S DAY MEDITATION TEXT: 1 Samuel 1:28-28 (vs. 27) I.INTRODUCTION: 1. A number of years ago we had the privilege of moving to Fairmont WV to preach the gospel. 2. West Virginia is about as beautiful as any place on earth. 3. Some of our fondest memories of that area involved trips that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Father

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    What is fellowship and what is it’s true purpose? What is the difference between fellowship and relationship. God places high a high importance upon fellowship.

    Eph:2:4: But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith he loved us, It is important for us to know that first of all we are greatly loved by God the Father. We can’t come into any kind of a close personal relationship with some one including our Heavenly Father if we think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Seven Wonders Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 20,613 views

    The reality of heaven will be far greater than our expectations. The expectation is worth living for.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Seven Wonders of Heaven Revelation 21:1-7 The Sunday School teacher was telling the class of second grade boys about the wonders of heaven. They listened with rapped attention as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Open-Ended Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    Waiting faith and expectant trust.

    AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Browning avatar

    Love Them, Lead Them, And Feed Them

    Contributed by John Browning on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,894 views

    What is a pastor’s job? What are they expected to do and what should you expect from them?

    Love um, Lead um, & Feed um By Pastor Clinton Browning John 21: 15 – 18 As we close out October, which happens to be clergy appreciation month. I want to end the month by talking about what a pastor is supposed to as well as what you as members should be able to expect from your pastor. You all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist